Quiz on Orchestral Music Piece

Who was one of the superstars of the late Baroque period mentioned in the text?

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• George Frideric Handel

• Johann Sebastian Bach

What did George Frideric Handel initially do after arriving in England?

• He started his own opera company

• He took a job in London

• He wrote a few operas

• He created a new sort of opera

What was the new sort of opera premiered in London called?

• Opera buffa

• Ballad opera

• Opera seria

• Grand opera

What was the unique feature of the ballad opera?

• It was sung in Italian

• It was based on folk tunes known by most inhabitants of the British Isles

• It was performed without any music

• It was a silent opera

What is an oratorio?

• A staged opera with elaborate costumes and scenery.

• A sacred opera that is not staged and features recitatives, arias, and choruses.

• A modern musical performance featuring pop music.

• A historical reenactment with musical elements.

Why were oratorios perceived as not having a "detrimental" effect on the spiritual lives of the audience, unlike operas?

• Because they were performed in churches and not in theatres.

• Because they were only performed during Lent.

• Because they did not include any moral or ethical lessons.

• Because they were shorter than operas and required less time to perform.

Where did oratorios first become popular before spreading to other parts of the continent and to England?

• France

• Italy

• Germany

• Spain

Which oratorio by Handel is mentioned in the text as his most famous one?

• The Creation

• The Four Seasons

• Messiah

• Water Music

What was controversial about Handel's choice of soloists for the oratorio "Messiah"?

• He chose soloists who were not professionally trained.

• He chose a famous actress as one of the soloists.

• He chose soloists from outside of England.

• He chose soloists who were too young to perform.

What is the most famous number from Handel's "Messiah"?

• Comfort Ye

• Every Valley

• Water Music

• Hallelujah Chorus